Legislation

To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Aspyr in support of their income support program; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($434,720.00)

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of materials and supplies for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($300,000.00)

Notice/ Advertisement Title: Council President Pro Tempore Rob Dorans to Host Public Hearing on the Proposed Legislative Changes to Nuisance Code to Include Dangerous Ponds Contact Name: Andie McDonald Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7994 Contact Email Address: ABMcDonald@columbus.gov

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase ADS Flow Monitoring Parts & Service with ADS, LLC in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00).

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an Enterprise Zone Agreement with FlightSafety International, Inc. & FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training LLC (the "Enterprise") for a tax abatement of seventy-five percent (75%) for a period of ten (10) consecutive years in consideration of the Enterprise investing a total project cost of approximately $44,084,667.00, the retention of one hundred and sixty-two (162) full time positions with an associated annual payroll of $18,616,296.00, and the creation of thirty-five (35) net new full-time permanent positions with an estimated annual payroll of approximately $3,290,000.00 at the proposed Project Site. ($0.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with BBCO Design LLC, for the Space Planning Study Project; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Electricity Bond Fund, Water Bond Fund, Sewer Bond Fund, and Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of $273,186.00 from among the Electricity Bond Fund, Water Bond Fund, Sewer Bond Fund, and Storm Bond Fund. ($273,186.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H) and (G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 216 ORCHARD LN. (43214), to allow habitable space within a detached garage with increased height in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-115).

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.03, R-1 residential district; 3309.14, Height districts; 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line 3333.18, Building lines; and, 3333.255, Landscaping and screening, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5700 CHATFORD DR. (43232) to allow parking in the R-1, Residential District, and an apartment complex with reduced development standards in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-129).

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with HEAPY Engineering, Inc. for the Professional Engineering Services - Task Order Basis project; on behalf of the Office of Construction Management; to authorize an expenditure up to $500,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $250,000.00 from the Safety General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($750,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Pedestrian Safety - Courtright Road Sidewalks - Refugee Road to Groves Road project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,697,855.49 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,697,855.49)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish various purchase orders for fuel and fueling services on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of various previously established Universal Term Contracts; to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)

To declare the improvements to Franklin County Tax ID Parcel Nos. 010-300599, 010-300608, and 010-300609 to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation pursuant to R.C. 5709.41 to establish the new Scioto Peninsula II TIF; to require the owners of those parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City Schools; to establish an urban redevelopment tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those non-school service payments for the purposes described herein. ($0.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus Records Commission- Meeting Schedule 2025 Contact Name: Monique L. Goins-Ransom, Records Commission Coordinator Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-0845 Contact Email Address: mlgoins-ransom@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Goodwill Industries of Central Ohio, Inc. DBA Goodwill Columbus, one of six not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, as part of the 2024 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate! Program’s General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to accept and execute a reimbursable grant agreement, in an amount up to $6,682,210.00, from the U.S. Department of Human Services; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure up to $6,682,210.00 for the Department of Development within the General Governmental Grant fund; to authorize the expenditure of funds effective October 1, 2023 through the term of the grant ending September 30, 2026; and to declare an emergency. ($6,682,210.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: 2025 HUD Consolidated Plan & Action Plan CCC Hearing Contact Name: Jean-Philippe Dorval Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-2898 Contact Email Address: jpdorval@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for November 18, 2024 Contact Name:Tiffany D. Friend Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.2814 Contact Email Address: tdfriend@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Education Foundation For Freedom, one of six not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, as part of the 2024 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate! Program’s Emergency Human Services Fund budget; to authorize that food and snack are a public purpose for this program; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00) (Amended by ord. 1749-2025 passed on 6/23/2025)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Property Maintenance Appeals Board Agenda - November 18, 2024 Contact Name: Toni Gillum Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-5884 Contact Email Address: tmgillum@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $50,000.00 with Central Community House of Columbus, one of six not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, as part of the 2024 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Elevate! Program’s Emergency Human Services Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

Notice/Advertisement Title: Historic Resource Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule Contact Name: Jacquelyn Meisel Contact Telephone Number: 614.724.4437 Contact Email Address: HRC@columbus.gov

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with Arcadis US, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant Cogeneration Facility Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects in the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $962,500.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($962,500.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into two (2) Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Small Engine and Grounds Equipment Parts UTC with AG-PRO OHIO LLC and Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of $2.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002726; and to declare an emergency. ($2.00).

To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement in an amount up to $48,229.00 with NNEMAP, Inc., one of six not-for-profit, social service agencies awarded funding, for the provision of human services programming for a 12 month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, as part of the 2024 Flourish Grant; to authorize the advancement of funds on a pre-determined schedule during the term of the agreement; to authorize that food provided within the pantry to be public purpose; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $48,229.00 from the Elevate! Program’s General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($48,229.00)